Findon Valley tree festival first for 60th anniversay

ALL Saints Church in Findon Valley held its first Christmas tree festival at the weekend to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Dec 2015, 16:39 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 05:47 BST

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John Collins, the organist from St Georges Church in Worthing, playing as part of the afternoons entertainmentJohn Collins, the organist from St Georges Church in Worthing, playing as part of the afternoons entertainment
John Collins, the organist from St Georges Church in Worthing, playing as part of the afternoons entertainment

A dozen trees were on show and all the windows at the church, in Cissbury Drive, were decorated, on the theme of Christmas carols.

Among them was a mission tree, made up of gifts collected for distribution to Worthing Churches Homeless Projects and the Marylebone Centre in London, which supports women.

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More than £1,500 was raised towards the cost of a new boiler for the church.

The porch was decorated by 1st and 2nd Findon BrowniesThe porch was decorated by 1st and 2nd Findon Brownies
The porch was decorated by 1st and 2nd Findon Brownies

The Rev Beverley Miles said: “Thanks to everyone who came to support us in our cold hour of need. We were delighted with the number of people who came.

“Many people provided musical entertainment during the weekend, namely Cliff Dormand, John Collins, Richard Elwood, Selina and John, Claire Wilson, Maggie Williams, Andy Tomlins and Sheila Davis.

“All the people and organisations who decorated trees and windows made the church look so amazing. ‘Magical’ was one of the comments I overheard.”

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Trees were provided by charities and organisations that the church supports, and others that use the church facilities, like Guides and Brownies.

The piano was decorated by the choir as Ding Dong Merrily on High, sponsored by Curtis and SonsThe piano was decorated by the choir as Ding Dong Merrily on High, sponsored by Curtis and Sons
The piano was decorated by the choir as Ding Dong Merrily on High, sponsored by Curtis and Sons

Churchwardens Sheila Payne and Christine Parkin; the social committee and Carol Smith; Francesca Byrne and the choir were among those thanked for their efforts.

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Wonderful crib figures made for The Candle Song by residents at the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home in WorthingWonderful crib figures made for The Candle Song by residents at the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home in Worthing
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